1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election

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1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election
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←  1830 December 10, 1832 1834  →
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Nominee Robert Y. Hayne
Party Nullifier
Governor before election

James Hamilton Jr.
Nullifier

Elected Governor

Robert Y. Hayne
Nullifier

The 1832 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 10, 1832, in order to elect the Governor of South Carolina. Nullifier candidate and incumbent United States Senator from South Carolina Robert Y. Hayne was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown. [1]

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General election

On election day, December 10, 1832, Nullifier candidate Robert Y. Hayne was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Nullifier control over the office of Governor. Hayne was sworn in as the 54th Governor of South Carolina on January 3, 1833. [2]

Results

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1832
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nullifier Robert Y. Hayne Unknown 100.00%
Total votesUnknown 100.00%
Nullifier hold

References

  1. ↑ "Robert Young Hayne". National Governors Association. January 12, 2011. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  2. ↑ "SC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. May 23, 2004. Retrieved 2024-05-22.


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